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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - May 22, 2006 11 4. If the parking lot is unable to accommodate the parking needs of the building, the applicant shall increase the number of parking stalls to meet the City's parking requirement through the site plan review process. If the educational use exceeds 80 students, the applicant shall provide proof of parking for the additional students at a rate of one parking space per student. The proof of parking shall include a signed agreement between the property owner and the parking provider, the length of the agreement, and the number of parking spaces provided. The proof of parking and parking agreement and student expansion shall be subject to the approval by the City Planner. 5. He indicated staff has not received any public comments regarding this application. Councilmember Holden asked where they would be able to acquire additional parking spaces. Mr. Lehnhoff responded they could expand some on their property, but the City also allowed shared parking with surrounding properties, He indicated they would need to get a proof of parking for shared parking with other properties. Councilmember Larson asked why they were being asked to give a special use permit for both special education and higher education. He believed they addressed different things. Mr. Lehnhoff stated this would provide additional flexibility. Rob Davidson, 3900 Northwoods Drive #125, stated he was the owner of the 1212 building. He stated they wanted both uses to meet needs of flexibility for market share. He noted this would be a significant investment in improvements so if there was a change in the character of the education, they wanted the flexibility to use either special or higher education, He did not believe parking would be an issue because the school would be in operation after normal business hours. Councilmember Grant stated Mr. Davidson was also responsible for the renovation of Anchor Bank, which was a nice upgrade to that building and he believed this building would be of the same caliber. Mr. Davidson stated the 1212 building was a 1970's building that needed a lot of renovation. He noted they would renovate the east and north face of the building, which was the only public use of the building, MOTION: Councilrnember Larson moved and Councilmember Pellegrin seconded a motion to approve the Special Use Permit for higher and special education subject to the five recommended conditions as noted in staffs May 15, 2006 report, Mr. Filla noted the approval of the Special Use Permit has to be effective following the date of publication of the text amendment Ordinance. The motion carried unanimously (5-0), 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS